Develop an augmented reality (AR) system using wearable glasses to superimpose MRI pelvic imaging onto a child’s surface anatomy, enabling precise, sedation-friendly hip aspiration in emergency settings.

Project Overview

Children presenting with suspected hip infections often undergo pelvic MRI, but coordinating ultrasound- or fluoroscopy-guided aspiration in the emergency room under sedation is logistically difficult. This project proposes an AR-based solution that overlays MRI data onto the patient’s anatomy using AR glasses, allowing clinicians to visualize internal landmarks in real time and perform aspiration with improved accuracy and reduced reliance on sedation or complex imaging setups.
The student team will design a workflow to convert MRI data into a usable AR format, develop a calibration method to align virtual anatomy with patient positioning, and prototype a user interface for clinicians. The goal is to create a proof-of-concept system that enhances procedural efficiency and safety in pediatric musculoskeletal infection diagnosis.

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Contact Information

Team Members

• Navya Jain - Co-Team Leader
• Shreya Venkatesh - Co-Team Leader
• Anuj Janardhanam - Communicator
• Adam Bauer - BSAC
• Caroline Blust - BWIG
• Josh Slager - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Melissa Skala - Advisor
• Dr. Tuo Peter Li - Client
• Ms. Ava Barker - Alternate Contact